New Age White Blend

New Age White Blend is a semi-sparkling Argentine white wine made from Torrontés and Sauvignon Blanc, bottled at 9% ABV in a 750ml format. Produced by the historic Valentin Bianchi winery in San Rafael, Mendoza, this expression earned 86 points from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate and a Silver medal at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9%  |  Origin: San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina  |  Semi-Sparkling White Blend  |  Producer: Valentin Bianchi S.A.

Production & Heritage

Valentin Bianchi S.A. is a family-owned Argentine winery based in the San Rafael sub-region of Mendoza. The grapes for this wine — 90% Torrontés and 10% Sauvignon Blanc — are hand-picked from estate vineyards, then crushed, cooled, and given 12 hours of cold maceration to extract color and aromatics from the skins before pressing. What distinguishes this wine from conventional whites is its fermentation process: halfway through, the wine is centrifuged to halt fermentation entirely, preserving residual sugar and natural carbonation without any added sweeteners. The result is a gently effervescent, lower-alcohol wine with honest fruit sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral and spicy notes arrive first, followed by lychee, lemon oil, and ripe peach. A subtle green pear and mineral quality adds depth beneath the fruit-forward bouquet.

Taste: The entry is soft and round, with sweet-tart peach and mango flavors meeting crisp lemon-lime acidity at the mid-palate. A creamy, slightly spritzy texture carries lychee, tangerine, and stone fruit notes through to the peak, balanced by a mineral-nut undercurrent that keeps the sweetness in check.

Finish: Medium in length with a gently sweet fade and lingering citrus and lychee. Bright acidity refreshes the palate on the close, leaving a clean, fruity impression.

How to Drink New Age White

Serve well chilled — around 40–45°F — straight from the bottle or over ice on a warm day. The low alcohol and natural effervescence make it extremely versatile. A White Sangria benefits from the wine's built-in sweetness and tropical fruit character, reducing the need for added sugar. A Wine Spritzer pairs the natural spritz with a splash of soda and fresh citrus for an effortless warm-weather drink. A Bellini variation works beautifully here, where the peach and lychee notes in the wine amplify fresh peach purée without the higher alcohol of traditional Prosecco.

Best For

• Introducing wine newcomers to aromatic white varieties without high alcohol
• Outdoor gatherings, picnics, and warm-weather entertaining
• Brunch service alongside fruit-forward dishes and pastries
• A casual weeknight pour when something light and refreshing is called for

Frequently Asked Questions

What does New Age White taste like? It delivers sweet peach, lychee, and mango flavors balanced by crisp lemon-lime acidity and a gentle natural effervescence, finishing clean and fruity with lingering citrus.

How does New Age White compare to Moscato d'Asti? Both are low-alcohol, semi-sparkling wines with residual sweetness, but New Age White leans more toward tropical and stone fruit from its Torrontés base, while Moscato d'Asti typically emphasizes orange blossom and fresh grape aromatics from the Muscat variety. New Age also tends to show slightly higher acidity, giving it a crisper edge.

Is New Age White good for beginners? Its approachable 9% ABV, gentle sweetness, and fruit-driven profile make it one of the most accessible white wines available, particularly for drinkers who find dry wines too austere.

Where is New Age White made? It is produced by Valentin Bianchi S.A. in the San Rafael district of Mendoza, Argentina, a high-desert wine region known for warm days and cool nights that preserve grape acidity.

What foods pair well with New Age White? Fresh ceviche highlights the wine's citrus notes. Spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes are tempered by its residual sweetness. Soft cheeses like brie complement its creamy texture. Grilled shrimp mirrors the tropical fruit character. Fresh fruit tarts or peach cobbler echo the wine's core flavors without overwhelming the palate.

What sizes does New Age White come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is New Age White worth the price? New Age White sits firmly in the entry-level value tier, and for its price point it delivers genuine complexity — an 86-point score from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate is notable for a wine at this level, and the unique centrifuge production method gives it character that mass-produced sweet wines typically lack.

Why New Age White?

The centrifuge technique used to halt fermentation mid-process is genuinely uncommon in commercial winemaking, and it gives this wine its defining character: natural sweetness and effervescence without artificial additives. The 90/10 Torrontés-Sauvignon Blanc blend draws on one of Argentina's signature aromatic grapes while adding a backbone of citrus acidity from the Sauvignon Blanc component. An 86-point rating from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate and a Silver medal at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition confirm that there is real quality behind the approachable style. For anyone seeking a light, flavorful, honestly made semi-sparkling wine from one of Mendoza's established family estates, this remains one of the most compelling options in its category.